Theobroma cirmolinae
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 40 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is an under-storey plants in the rainforest. It grows between 800-1,300 m above sea level. It suits the hot, moist lowland tropics. It suits areas with an annual average temperature between 20°-30° C and a rainfall between 2,000-8,000 mm evenly distributed.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds can be used to make chocolate. The pulp of the fruit can be eaten raw or used for drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.